Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman

Bruce Parkman
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Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is presented by The Mac Parkman FoundationThe mission of this show and the foundation is To serve as a source of information, resources, and communications to the community of parents, coaches/Athletic trainers, medical staff, and athletes that are affected by sports-related concussions and to raise awareness of the long-term implications of concussive and sub-concussive trauma to our children.Broken Brains will also explore how Concussive Trauma impacts our Service Members and Veterans.Join us every week as Bruce interviews leaders and experts in various Medical fields, as well as survivors of Concussive trauma.  Produced by Security Halt Media

  1. Chuck and Mary Hansen on CTE, Concussion Awareness, and Youth Sports Safety | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 93

    3H AGO

    Chuck and Mary Hansen on CTE, Concussion Awareness, and Youth Sports Safety | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 93

    Send us Fan Mail   In this powerful episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Chuck Hansen and Mary Hansen, founders of the Evan R. Hansen Legacy Foundation. Together, they share the story of their son Evan—a young athlete whose life and legacy are now driving awareness around CTE, concussion risks, and brain health in youth sports. This episode is a must-listen for parents, coaches, veterans, and anyone invested in protecting the brain health of future generations. Key Topics Covered Evan Hansen’s life, football journey, and legacy The risks of repetitive head impacts in sports and military environments Understanding CTE and its connection to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) The importance of brain donation for advancing research The role of parents, coaches, and medical professionals Community-driven advocacy and awareness campaigns Practical strategies to make youth sports safer 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts   📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most.   Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Repetitive Brain Trauma  01:48 – Evan’s Story & The Hansen Foundation  05:42 – Understanding CTE and Its Impact  10:18 – Mental Health Challenges & Awareness  15:24 – Long-Term Effects of Head Impacts  20:40 – Role of Medical Professionals  25:08 – Community Efforts & Advocacy  30:43 – Youth Sports Safety Measures  35:54 – The Future of Contact Sports  39:16 – Evan’s Football Journey & Character  48:13 – Foundation Mission & Impact  56:47 – Honoring Evan’s Legacy  Resources & Links Evan R. Hansen Legacy Foundation  👉 https://erh32.org  Concussion Legacy Foundation  👉 https://concussionfoundation.org  Boston University CTE Center  👉 https://www.bu.edu/cte/  HeadSmart App  👉 https://headsmarts.com  Books on Brain Trauma & CTE  👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=CTE+brain+trauma    Produced by Security Halt Media

    1h 14m

  2. 4D AGO

    Mac Parkman Foundation webinar built specifically for veterans, families, and clinicians

    Send us Fan Mail What if the rage, depression, and suicidal thoughts so many veterans carry are not PTSD at all, but physical brain damage from blast exposure? In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman opens up about his own battle with traumatic brain injury and walks through the neuroimaging diagnostics and treatments that are finally giving veterans a real shot at healing. He also previews an upcoming webinar designed to put this knowledge directly in the hands of those who need it most. If you or someone you love is fighting an invisible battle, this is the conversation that could change everything. This episode also previews an upcoming Mac Parkman Foundation webinar built specifically for veterans, families, and clinicians who want clarity, hope, and a real path forward.  What you'll learn in this episode: The physiological impact of blast exposure on the brainHow advances in neuroimaging are revealing injuries that were once invisibleCutting-edge treatments for TBI and the mental health symptoms that come with itThe connection between undiagnosed brain trauma and veteran suicideHow to access the Mac Parkman Foundation webinar and resources Notable Moments: "Uncontrolled rage was a big part of my struggle."  "We can see into the brain with advanced scans."  "Visit mpfact.org to register for the webinar."  Resources Mentioned: Mac Parkman Foundation: https://mpfact.org Connect with Bruce Parkman & The Mac Parkman Foundation: Website: https://mpfact.org Produced by Security Halt Media Authentic, impactful, and purpose-driven podcasts.  Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Webinar for Veterans 02:46 Personal Journey and Mental Health Awareness 06:05 Understanding Brain Trauma and Treatment Options Produced by Security Halt Media

    8 min
  3. Repetitive Brain Trauma, PTSD, and the Treatments Actually Working for Veterans and Athletes | Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman Ep. 92

    APR 28

    Repetitive Brain Trauma, PTSD, and the Treatments Actually Working for Veterans and Athletes | Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman Ep. 92

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 92 of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman features Dr. Shauna Springer, one of the most respected voices in trauma psychology and veteran mental health. Bruce and Dr. Springer dig into why so many veterans and athletes get misdiagnosed, what repetitive brain trauma actually does to the nervous system, and which emerging treatments, ketamine therapy, stellate ganglion blocks, and psychedelic-assisted protocols, are showing real, measurable results. They also tackle moral injury, faith, and the cultural disconnect that keeps too many warriors from getting the right care. About the Guest Dr. Shauna Springer is a Harvard-trained psychologist and one of the nation's leading experts on psychological trauma, PTSD, and military and first responder mental health. She is the author of WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us and Beyond the Military: A Leader's Handbook for Warrior Reintegration, and her work has shaped how clinicians, families, and communities understand the warrior experience. Key Topics Covered Why repetitive brain trauma is a biological injury, not just a mental health issueHow PTSD and transitional trauma get misdiagnosed in veterans and athletesWhat ketamine therapy and neuroplasticity mean for long-term recoveryHow stellate ganglion blocks reset the trauma response in the nervous systemWhy culturally competent care matters for veterans, first responders, and athletesThe role of psychedelics in treating moral injuryThe dangerous myths in mental health that quietly cost livesWhy This Matters Repetitive head impact is the silent epidemic running through football fields, fight gyms, and special operations team rooms. Most of the people affected don't know what's happening to them, and the providers treating them often don't either. Dr. Springer's work bridges that gap with science, lived understanding, and actionable next steps.  Listen now, follow Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman wherever you get your podcasts, and share this episode with anyone in your life who's living with the long shadow of brain trauma. Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Why Repetitive Brain Trauma Is a Biological Injury   01:52 Understanding PTSD and Transitional Trauma in Veterans   05:28 Why Biological Treatment Beats Talk Therapy Alone   09:53 The Cultural Disconnect Failing Veterans in Mental Health Care   12:55 What Culturally Competent Therapist Training Actually Looks Like   16:24 Neuroplasticity: How the Brain Heals After Trauma   19:41 Innovative Treatments Changing Veteran Recovery   22:41 The Science Behind Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy   30:54 Ketamine Therapy and Rebuilding Neural Pathways   32:21 Culturally Attuned Integration After Psychedelic Sessions   33:48 Responsible Innovation in Psychedelic Treatment Protocols   36:14 Treating Moral Injury With Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy   38:18 Faith, Spirituality, and Psychedelic Healing   41:24 How Dr. Springer Found Her Mission Supporting Veterans   45:09 Stellate Ganglion Blocks Explained: Resetting the Trauma Response   50:48 Debunking the Mental Health Myths That Cost Lives   55:40 Mental Warfare and Silencing the Voices of Despair Produced by Security Halt Media

    1h 1m

  4. APR 23

    Bruce Parkman on CTE, Brain Damage, and Preventing Repetitive Head Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail What is really causing CTE—and can it be prevented? In this episode, Bruce Parkman discusses: What CTE is and why it matters The role of repetitive head impacts Brain trauma in youth sports The science behind tau proteins Behavioral and psychological effects Prevention strategies for athletes and parents Key Takeaways: CTE is a condition diagnosed after death Repetitive impacts are the root cause Most damage occurs in youth sports Reducing contact can prevent long-term harm Awareness is the first step toward prevention 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts   📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most.   Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters: 00:00 What Is CTE? Understanding Brain Damage Basics  02:52 How Repetitive Head Impacts Cause Brain Injury  06:09 Preventing CTE in Youth and Contact Sports  09:02 Brain Healing, Recovery, and Hope Produced by Security Halt Media

    10 min
  5. Corey Russell and Peyton Smith on Brain Trauma, Blast Exposure, and ROE Lab | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 91

    APR 21

    Corey Russell and Peyton Smith on Brain Trauma, Blast Exposure, and ROE Lab | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 91

    Send us Fan Mail What are repetitive blasts and head impacts really doing to the brain? In Episode 91, Corey Russell and Peyton Smith join the show to discuss brain trauma, military blast exposure, and the science behind supporting brain health. Topics include: Repetitive blast exposure in military environments Brain trauma and long-term cognitive effects Contact sports and repetitive head impacts Creatine, DHA, omega-3s, and vitamin D How nutrition can support brain resilience The mission behind ROE Lab Key Takeaways: Protecting your brain early is critical Repetitive blast exposure can have long-term effects Creatine supports brain energy production DHA and omega-3s play a major role in brain health More awareness is needed around brain trauma in military communities     📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most.   Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Repetitive Brain Trauma  02:41 From Military Service to Brain Health Innovation  09:10 Understanding Repetitive Blast Exposure  23:11 How Blast Exposure Affects Brain Health  34:56 Introducing ROE Lab and Brain Health Solutions  35:25 The Importance of Nutrition for Brain Performance  36:52 Science-Backed Supplements for Brain Health  40:19 Building an Easy-to-Use Brain Health Supplement  41:04 Debunking Myths About Creatine  45:10 Creatine and Brain Energy Production Explained  51:42 The Future of ROE Lab and Brain Health Research  56:05 Encouraging Help-Seeking in Military Communities  58:26 Why Brain Health Awareness Matters   🔗 Resources & Links: The Concussion Coach – https://theconcussioncoach.com/Head Smart App – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.headsmartRepetitive Brain Trauma Summit – https://usfhealth.usf.edu/braintrauma🎯 Subscribe for more conversations on brain health, concussion recovery, and mental resilience. ROE LABS: https://roelabs.com/ Produced by Security Halt Media

    1h 3m

  6. APR 20

    Bruce Parkman on Contact Sports, Concussions, and Brain Safety for Kids | Broken Brains Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail What should parents know before putting their kids into contact sports? In this episode, Bruce Parkman discusses: Brain trauma and concussions in youth sports Risks associated with contact sports Why helmets do not fully prevent brain injuries How repeated head impacts affect children Safer sports alternatives for young athletes Why parents should prioritize long-term brain health Key Takeaways: All contact sports involve some level of brain impact risk Helmets do not stop the brain from moving inside the skull Sports with frequent head contact during practice can be especially dangerous Non-contact sports like tennis and swimming may be safer choices Parents should make informed decisions about sports participation Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Brain Trauma and Sports Safety 02:49 Understanding Risks in Contact Sports 06:08 Identifying Safer Sports for Children Produced by Security Halt Media

    9 min
  7. Kimberly Archie on Youth Sports, Cheerleading, and Repetitive Brain Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 90

    APR 14

    Kimberly Archie on Youth Sports, Cheerleading, and Repetitive Brain Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 90

    Send us Fan Mail What if the sports we encourage our children to play are creating long-term risks for brain injury? Bruce Parkman sits down with Kimberly Archie to discuss repetitive brain trauma, youth sports safety, cheerleading, football, and the reforms needed to protect young athletes. In this episode, they discuss: Repetitive impacts in youth sports Cheerleading injuries and contact sports The importance of age-appropriate athletic programs Why young brains are more vulnerable Legal reforms and sports safety legislation The need for better reporting systems Why safer alternatives like flag football matter Resources Mentioned: National Cheer Safety Foundation Brain Damage Book (Audio) Kimberly Archie Facebook Child’s Head Impact Protection Act (CHIP)     📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most.   Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Repetitive Brain Trauma in Youth Sports  01:19 Kimberly Archie’s Advocacy for Sports Safety  02:08 Why Youth Sports Safety Is the Wild West  07:02 Understanding Repetitive Impacts and Brain Injury  11:55 Why Children Need Age-Appropriate Sports  17:19 The Commercialization of Youth Sports  22:59 Why Helmets Do Not Stop Brain Trauma  27:28 The Need for a National Sports Injury Reporting System  31:47 Understanding the Root Causes of Unsafe Sports  34:18 Mental Health and the Pressure of Youth Athletics  36:12 Sports Safety Legislation and Insurance Challenges  39:25 Raising Awareness About Brain Trauma in Youth Sports  40:31 The Role of Contact Sports in Child Development  46:43 Why Flag Football May Be the Future  49:01 The Need for Major Reform in Youth Sports Safety  54:31 Closing Thoughts on Protecting Young Athletes   🔗 Resources & Links: The Concussion Coach – https://theconcussioncoach.com/Head Smart App – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.headsmartRepetitive Brain Trauma Summit – https://usfhealth.usf.edu/braintrauma🎯 Subscribe for more conversations on brain health, concussion recovery, and mental resilience. Produced by Security Halt Media

    1 hr

  8. APR 9

    Bruce Parkman on 7 Daily Habits to Protect Your Brain for Life | Broken Brains Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail Bruce Parkman discusses practical habits that can improve brain health, reduce inflammation, and support long-term cognitive performance. In This Episode, We Cover: Sleep and brain detox Exercise and neuroplasticity Healthy fats and hydration Stress management techniques Brain training and limiting head impacts Key Takeaways: Sleep is critical for brain repair Exercise boosts neuroplasticity Healthy fats fuel the brain Chronic stress damages brain health Daily habits create long-term results 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts   📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most.   Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Brain Health Habits  01:54 Why Sleep is Critical for Brain Repair  04:50 Exercise, Nutrition & Brain Performance  06:20 Healthy Fats, Hydration & Brain Fuel  08:02 Stress Management & Cognitive Training  09:47 Protecting Your Brain for the Long Term Resources & Links: Neurofeedback for ADHD Broken Brains Foundation Healthy Fats Guide Breath Work & Meditation Techniques Produced by Security Halt Media

    11 min
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Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is presented by The Mac Parkman FoundationThe mission of this show and the foundation is To serve as a source of information, resources, and communications to the community of parents, coaches/Athletic trainers, medical staff, and athletes that are affected by sports-related concussions and to raise awareness of the long-term implications of concussive and sub-concussive trauma to our children.Broken Brains will also explore how Concussive Trauma impacts our Service Members and Veterans.Join us every week as Bruce interviews leaders and experts in various Medical fields, as well as survivors of Concussive trauma.  Produced by Security Halt Media

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  • Creator
    Bruce Parkman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman
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